Don’t miss music sensation Ben Chapman, live at the Sunrise Theater – July 26, 2025! - General Admission: $25 - General Admission with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $79 - Premium seats (Rows A, B, C, Balcony AA): $40 - Premium Seats with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $89 The VIP Dinner and Drinks experience includes access to the VIP loft, a catered dinner courtesy of Embers BBQ and unlimited beer & wine before the performance.

Please join us for our annual live theatre fundraiser: Broadway Baby! Contestants will perform Broadway hits vying for the title “Broadway Baby.” Instead of having judges, the Sunrise invites YOU to choose the winner. With your $15 admission, you will receive five tickets to vote for your favorite performer. Additional voting tickets are available for purchase at the event. At the end of the night, the performer with the most tickets will be crowned the winner!

The Sunrise Theater is hosting a fundraising event! Come see young performers between the ages of 8 and 15 perform Broadway hits vying for the title “Broadway Baby Jr.” It’s one part Broadway revue and one part American Idol! Instead of having judges, the Sunrise invites YOU to choose the winner. With your $15 admission, you will receive five tickets to vote for your favorite performer. Additional voting tickets are available for purchase at the event. At the end of the night, the performer with the most tickets will be crowned the winner!

George Harrison's friends, family, and bandmates unite for a tribute concert on the one-year anniversary of his death.

Get ready to groove with Corey Comer, The Soulful Showman! Corey brings an electrifying blend of country, funk, rock, jazz, and soul that will have you up on your feet and dancing all night long. Don’t miss this unforgettable live performance that promises to be a high-energy musical experience. Opening for Corey is Moore County's own Julia Golden

The Sunrise Theater is excited to have Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel in Southern Pines! Duane ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition with a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers. This second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship, a connection to rock ‘n’ roll history, and the desire to make every performance a true experience, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss. Palmetto Motel is… Johnny Stachela (guitar, vocals) Pedro Arevalo (bass, vocals) Vincent Fossett Jr. (drums) Max Butler (B-3 organ) $39 General Admission $89 Betts Party Package includes access to VIP loft, BBQ dinner and unlimited beer & wine

In this feature length docu-concert film, Duran Duran celebrate their four decade long career, the release of their latest studio album FUTURE PAST, and the launch of a global world tour. An extraordinary night of music, shot on a Los Angeles rooftop, with the iconic Capitol Tower behind them and the Hollywood sign in the distance, the film was directed by three award-winning industry veterans - Gavin Elder, Vincent Adam Paul and George Scott. A Hollywood High reminds us of Duran Duran’s prolific and diverse song writing, and captures their boundless live energy. The film also brings to life the band’s deep and lasting relationship with Los Angeles, through exclusive new interviews, behind-the-scenes video and unseen archival footage, charting the band’s rise to become one of the most influential and successful groups of all time. It’s a celebration from beginning to end that will have everyone on their feet dancing!

Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs was hailed the most successful exhibition in Tate Modern’s history. See this show again at your local cinema, featuring exclusive footage from the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Audiences are invited to enjoy an intimate, behind-the-scenes documentary about this acclaimed exhibition with contributions from people who knew Matisse and experts such as curators, historians and Tate director Nicholas Serota and MoMA director Glenn D. Lowry. Plus there are breathtaking, specially commissioned performances by Royal Ballet principal dancer Zenaida Yanowsky and jazz musician Courtney Pine. Acclaimed British actor Simon Russell Beale brings insight and emotion to the words of Henri Matisse himself, while actor Rupert Young (Merlin) narrates.

Come see Shakespear as you've never seen him before Director Amanda Villani takes on some of the best scenes from Shakespeare and gives them new life in this compilation piece closing out SunLive's fourth season.

In their first ever feature documentary nearly sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. “She’s Not There” made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, sadly the band missed out on their biggest moment yet, when “Time of the Season” hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. The band looks back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE follows Agathe (Rutherford) a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris. While she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writer’s block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.

An emotional drama about a courageous factory worker who fights for justice when cheated and mistreated by her company. LILLY stars Golden Globe winner / Academy Award nominee, Patricia Clarkson. Based on the life of Lilly Ledbetter.

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today. Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo - Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy. Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday. Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius - discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time.

Music. Money. Madness . . . Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live In Maui chronicles Jimi Hendrix's storied 1970 visit to Maui, his performance on the dormant lower crater of the Haleakala volcano on the island and how the band became ensnared with the ill-fated Rainbow Bridge movie produced by their controversial manager Michael Jeffery. Directed by John McDermott and produced by Janie Hendrix, George Scott and McDermott, this critically acclaimed documentary incorporates never before released original performance footage and new interviews with firsthand participants and key players such as Billy Cox, Eddie Kramer, Warner Bros. executives and several Rainbow Bridge cast members, as well as its director Chuck Wein. The film presents Hendrix--joined by bassist Billy Cox and drummer Mitch Mitchell- at the height of his powers, playing flawlessly against a stunning natural backdrop. Included are breathtaking renditions of "Foxey Lady," "Purple Haze," and Voodoo Child (Slight Return)," as well as then-unreleased songs like "Dolly Dagger" and "Freedom" that showcased the new direction Hendrix was moving toward.

My Morning Jacket: Okonokos is a live concert film by My Morning Jacket released on October 31, 2006. The film was recorded during the band's fall 2005 Z Tour, over two nights at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California. My Morning Jacket: Okonokos is as much a question as it is an answer. It is an enigma wrapped around a riddle. My Morning Jacket: Okonokos is whatever you want it to be. Filmed by Sam Erickson, mixed by Michael Brauer, and mastered by Bob Ludwig.

Let yourself be seduced by this not-to-be-missed ballet from the Paris Opera repertoire. Discover Nureyev's magical ballet set to Tchaikovsky's sparklingly charming music. When Rudolf Nureyev came to Paris in 1961 on tour with the Kirov, shortly before he applied for political asylum, he captived audiences at the Palais Garnier in the role of the Prince in The Sleeping Beauty. Thirty years later, he proposed a new choreography of what he considered to be “the ballet of ballets” for the Paris Opera Ballet. While retaining the spectacular enchantment of the ballet and the sparkling charm of Tchaikovsky’s music, he brought a new balance to Marius Petipa’s original choreography by giving more prominence to the male roles, particularly that of the Prince. Absent from the Paris Opera stage for ten years, there is no doubt that Aurora and Désiré, the Lilac Fairy and the Blue Bird, not forgetting the terrible Carabosse, will fascinate new generations.

P.U.S.H (The Poetical) is a story of forgiveness of others, and of self, as well as the power of a praying family. Pastor Luther and Lula-Mae Fields pray continually for all of their children, but their first born, Gabriel, has had them calling Jesus on the main line for over 30 years. As the family prepares for Gabriel’s return home from a 10 year prison sentence, not everyone is waiting with open arms.

Let’s Play Two is a concert film that chronicles Pearl Jam’s legendary performances at Wrigley Field during the Chicago Cubs historic 2016 season. With Chicago being a hometown to Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam has forged a relationship with the city, the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field that is unparalleled in the world of sports and music. From Ten to Lightning Bolt, the concert film shuffles through Pearl Jam’s ever-growing catalog of originals and covers — spanning the band’s 25-year career. The film includes exclusive interviews and a behind-the-scenes look as the Wrigleyville neighborhood transitions seamlessly from the atmosphere of a Cubs’ win to the anticipation of, and preparation for, the concerts. Through the eyes of renowned director/photographer Danny Clinch and the voice of Pearl Jam, the film showcases the journey of this special relationship — using the past and present of both the band and the Chicago Cubs through the music, the sweat and the eternal hopes of being both: a Cubs fan and Pearl Jam fan.

Don’t miss Runaway Gin, the country's best Phish tribute band, live in Southern Pines for one night only! - General Admission: $25 - General Admission with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $79 - Premium seats (Rows A, B, C, Balcony AA): $40 - Premium Seats with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $89 The VIP Dinner and Drinks experience includes access to the VIP loft, a catered dinner courtesy of Embers BBQ and unlimited beer & wine before the performance.

The ultimate Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute is coming to the Sunrise! - General Admission: $25 - General Admission with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $79 - Premium seats (Rows A, B, C, Balcony AA): $39 - Premium Seats with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $89 The VIP Dinner and Drinks experience includes access to the VIP loft, a catered dinner courtesy of Embers BBQ and unlimited beer & wine before the performance. Somewhat Petty is a touring tribute band playing the best of rock icon, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Formed seven years ago, they have performed many venues across the Carolinas including the Orange Peel, the Diana Wortham Theatre, the Grey Eagle, the Ramkat, the Radio Room, and the LEAF Festivals. Somewhat Petty is comprised of 6 local musicians, all with one common goal: playing great rock music everyone loves - 40 years of Tom Petty & company!

The ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute is coming to the Sunrise! - General Admission: $29 - General Admission with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $79 - Premium seats (Rows A, B, C, Balcony AA): $49 - Premium Seats with VIP Dinner & Drinks Experience: $89 The VIP Dinner and Drinks experience includes access to the VIP loft, a catered dinner courtesy of Embers BBQ and unlimited beer & wine before the performance.

Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside high-flying tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the titular barber of Seville, with bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Met performances of Strauss’s white-hot one-act tragedy, which receives its first new production at the company in 20 years. Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story—already filtered through the beautiful and strange imagination of Oscar Wilde’s play—a psychologically perceptive, Victorian-era setting rich in symbolism and subtle shades of darkness and light. Headlining the new staging is soprano Elza van den Heever as the abused and unhinged antiheroine, who demands the head of Jochanaan, sung by celebrated baritone Peter Mattei. Tenor Gerhard Siegel is Salome’s lecherous stepfather, King Herod, with mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife, Herodias, and tenor Piotr Buszewski as Narraboth. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

“Shall we dance?” asks the King of Mrs. Anna in the beloved musical “The King and I”. The audience is swept away with the orchestra swelling as we watch Mrs. Anna’s dress sweep across the floor. Then there is Nellie Forbush taking a full shower onstage in “South Pacific”, the first time in musical theater history anything like that had been attempted, and it won over the audience. Those are just two of the most iconic scenes from those beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein shows. Sandhills Repertory Theatre (SRT) is proud to bring a brand new Rodgers and Hammerstein tribute to the Sunrise Theater!! This show will feature songs from nearly all of their shows, mostly familiar but some not so familiar. While their ballads are most often sung, SRT will also offer some fun comic numbers as well! The audience will truly enjoy “Oklahoma”, “South Pacific”, “The King and I”, “The Sound of Music” and more sung by a cast of three singers and a trio of incredible musicians. Brett Boles returns after his times as music director. Brett has a glorious tenor voice that soars through “Soliloquy” from “Carousel” and “Younger than Springtime” from “South Pacific”. Crystal Kellogg, direct from Broadway, gloriously sang the role of Julie Jordan in the musical “Carousel” produced and directed by Michael Pizzi, the founder of SRT. Crystal’s lovely soprano will captivate you in songs such as “Money isn’t Everything” from “Allegro” and “The Sound of Music” from that very show. Crystal has performed often on Broadway and throughout the country in many leading roles. She and Brett also perform some incredible and iconic duets from “Cinderella”, “Carousel”, “The King and I” and many others. Michael Pizzi will join them for several numbers, singing ballads and comic numbers. Finally, you will once again be entranced by music direction and piano accompaniment by John Fischer, who you saw with “Taylor/King” and “Tiny Giants” at the Sunrise. Rounding out the band are Larry Arnold on bass and Stephen Hambright on percussion.

From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating the disasters and delights of family expectations, queerness, and cultural identity. Angela and her partner Lee have been unlucky with their IVF treatments, but can’t afford to pay for another round. Meanwhile, their friend Min, the closeted scion of a multinational corporate empire, has plenty of family money but a soon-to-expire student visa. When his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris rejects his proposal, Min makes the offer to Angela instead: a green card marriage in exchange for funding Lee’s IVF. But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s sceptical grandmother flies in from Korea unannounced, insisting on an all-out wedding extravaganza. With a pitch-perfect cast of multigenerational talent that includes Bowen Yang, Academy Award nominee Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Academy Award winner Youn Yuh-jung, this fresh reimagining of Ang Lee’s beloved, Award-winning rom-com teems with humour and heart in a poignant reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive.

Son of legendary musician and songwriter John Prine, Tommy Prine is carrying on his father's legacy by sharing his own sonically colorful patchwork of musical influences spanning Gillian Welch, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more. Lyrically, Tommy explores existential questions and emotional experiences in his music that are evocative of his fathers' social commentary, satire and sweet songs. Tommy Prine is currently touring in support of his long-awaited album This Far South. Co-produced by a close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling. Moore County is fortunate to have him visit the Sunrise Theater on his national tour. Tickets are $25 for General Admission and $79 for a VIP package that includes access to the VIP loft lounge area, catered dinner and drinks prior to the show.

Watch as SunLive's community group brings Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock to Life. Watch along as Dewey Flinn teaches an uptight private school class how to rock out!